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Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope Anime Review
It’d take a heart of stone to come out of this not feeling sad, but at times it felt scientifically engineered to do so.
― There are two tropes in anime that never get old: humanoid robots and dying girls. Whether it's Astro Boy or Apocalypse Hotel, there's something innocent about seeing metallic dolls learning what it means to be human. Not even the AI apocalypse could ruin this concept, though som...
Answerman - What's Actually Happening at Kadokawa?
With everything from an oversaturation of isekai stories in the market to activist investors trying to decide the future of FromSoftware, a lot is happening over at one of Japan's biggest multimedia companies.
― DeliciousDungeonMaster25 asks: Dear Answerman, I keep seeing headlines saying Kadokawa is in trouble because of isekai. Now I am reading that an activist shareholder is getting involved and ...
This Week in Mobile Games - Seeking Summer Smartphone Succor
This week, we take a look at the mobile game news coming out of the Summer Game Fest and other similar showcases.
― This week's This Week in Mobile Games is being sponsored again by our friends at Grand Summoners! Find out more about their current collaboration with Solo Leveling further down in this week's column! Hello, and welcome once again to another installment of the column! Despite the rainy ...
Red River Omnibus 2-5 Manga Review
Red River is a work of epic fiction, shoujo manga style, and it's still worth reading thirty years after its original publication.
― Historical fiction doesn't always owe history fidelity, but Chie Shinohara absolutely gives it more than its due in Red River. Although she fudges history a bit – the inspiration for Yuri was likely the wife of one of Kail's successors, a woman named Puduhepa – and chan...
Dara-san of Reiwa Volume 1-3 Manga Review
Dara-san of Reiwa feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character.
― How should readers approach Dara-san of Reiwa, a story that feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character? Creator Haruomi Tomotsuka shared at the end of volume one that the story originated as a web manga and was, at least at first, an outlet for his own fetish...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 3-9
Akane-banashi finally has its turn in the weekly limelight, and Needy Girl Overdose catches up in the cumulative chart thanks to steady high marks since week 3. Check out our weekly user rankings!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Ke...
Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi Volume 1 Manga Review
When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time.
― When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time. And let me tell you, Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi's first volume is a hell of a ride. My initial thought was, “Why bother with using real people?” but after reading this volume, I've come to understand why it was a much more e...
This Week in Games - Summer Showcase Slamfest - Save Room For Aincrad
It's a smorgasbord of new announcements from a variety of showcases! Jean-Karlo's got the details from the Japanese side of gaming.
― Welcome back, folks! I took up the challenge of playing Kirby: Return to Dream Land Deluxe over the weekend. It is as charming as you'd expect. Also deeper than I expected. I'm used to the Copy abilities in a Kirby game having varied move lists; they've done that since...
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Akiwashi's 'Living in a World Without Magic' Music Video Has Animated Film Project in the Works
Kasagi Labo has overseas plans for film of indie music video
― Illustrator Akiwashi and Euluca Lab's self-produced music video "Living in a World Without Magic" ("Mahō no Nai Sekai de Ikiru to Iu Koto" or Mahoseka for short) has an animated feature-length film project in the works. The original music video is below: Akiwashi served as the director, scriptwriter, character designer, animator, backgrou...
Monster's Naoki Urasawa to Launch New Manga Series on August 12
Creator of Yawara, Master Keaton, 20th Century Boys, Pluto, Billy Bat starts Saigo no Manga Kyōshitsu
― The July issue of Shogakukan's Big Comic Original Special (Big Comic Original Zōkan) magazine announced on Friday that Naoki Urasawa will launch the new manga series Saigo no Manga Kyōshitsu (The Final Manga Classroom) in the September issue on August 12. The announcement teased, "What's Urasawa tr...
Sword Art Online's Echoes of Aincrad Game's Trailer Previews Demo
Playable demo launches on PS5, Xbox X|S, and PC on Monday with 5 missions
― Bandai Namco Entertainment America began streaming a demo trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, the new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise, on Monday. The demo launches on Monday, and it includes five missions and the different weapon types. The game is set in the world of Aincrad, the setting of the or...
'Harlequin Original' Magazine Ends Publication
Magazine originally launched as Monthly HQ Comic in 2008
― The Japanese arm of the Canadian romance publisher Harlequin Enterprises announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Monday that its monthly Harlequin Original magazine has ended its publication with this year's July issue, which shipped on June 11. The company will continue to publish titles under the Harlequin Comic label in print and digital. T...
TV Asahi Announces New Short Anime Programming Block 'PicoAni'
New short anime block will debut 4 new anime in October 2026, January 2027
― TV Asahi announced its new short anime programming block "PicoAni" on Monday, and revealed its lineup of titles, including Koupen-chan, Sirotan, Pop Pap Polters, Momomo! Ninimo, and Josemaru.Koupen-chan, the short television anime based on Rurutea's illustrations of the character of the same name, is currently airing on TV A...
Fox Corporation to Acquire Roku
Transaction to close in 1st half of 2027
― Fox Corporation and Roku, Inc. announced on Monday that they have entered into a definitive agreement for Fox to acquire Roku for US$160.00 per share, in a combination of cash (US$96.00 per share) and FOX Class A common stock (0.9693 shares), for about US$22 billion in enterprise value. The transaction is expected to close in the first half of 2027. Through ...
Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun ‒ Episodes 9-11
Aoteru wields his wisdom and his words with the deadly precision of a warrior armed with the sharpest blades.
Exclusive: 3rd American Manga Awards Announces Nominees
Billy Bat, Bug Ego, The Credits Roll Into the Sea, The Horrors of Noroi Michiru, Love Bullet manga nominated
― Japan Society and Anime NYC announced the nominees for the third American Manga Awards on Monday. The award categories and their respective nominees are as follows: Best New Manga Billy Bat by Naoki Urasawa (Kana/Abrams ComicArts) Bug Ego by ONE and Kyoto Shitara (VIZ Media) The Credits Roll...
Hundred Scenes of AWAJIMA ‒ Episode 10
The adaptation sings when it depicts Emi's subsequent isolation from the rest of her class with unsettling surreality.
HIDIVE to Stream I'm Dating a Dark Summoner Anime
Anime premieres in October
― HIDIVE announced on Monday that it will stream the short anime of Shaoh's I'm Dating a Dark Summoner (Dark Summoner to Dekiteiru) manga beginning this October for the fall 2026 season. The anime will premiere in October. The main cast members are: Rei Takano as Amona Yūki Nishiyama as Roni Hōden Tei Senmai as Imp Seiya Miyajima (Umayon, BanG Dream! Girls Band Party! Pico)...
Daemons of the Shadow Realm ‒ Episode 11
There is an unspoken question looming over this whole episode—one that no one seems to be considering. Is Ken telling the truth?
2025 Spy×Family Stage Musical Gets Paid Streaming Outside Japan With English Subtitles
Stream on July 6 features play's Nagoya run from December last year
― The official X (formerly Twitter) account for the stage musical based on Tatsuya Endō's SPY×FAMILY manga announced on Monday that the play's Nagoya run on December 29-30 last year will stream outside Japan with English subtitles on July 6. Performance replay will be available from July 7-20.Ticket sales for the stream started on Mo...
Liar Game Anime Casts Jun Fukuyama as Nearco
Nearco appeared in 11th episode on Monday
― The official website for the television anime of Shinobu Kaitani's Liar Game manga announced on Tuesday that Jun Fukuyama plays Nearco, who oversees the "Contraband Game." The game and character appeared in the 11th episode on Monday: The anime premiered in Japan on TV Tokyo and its affiliates on April 6 at 24:00 (effectively April 7 at 12:00 a.m.). The ani...
Hotori: Simply Wishing for Hope Anime Review
It’d take a heart of stone to come out of this not feeling sad, but at times it felt scientifically engineered to do so.
― There are two tropes in anime that never get old: humanoid robots and dying girls. Whether it's Astro Boy or Apocalypse Hotel, there's something innocent about seeing metallic dolls learning what it means to be human. Not even the AI apocalypse could ruin this concept, though som...
Akane-banashi ‒ Episode 11
Only excellence can cut deep enough to make a lasting impact, and what was once an acceptable performance may no longer be finely honed enough to break through.
School of Horns' Mito Aoi Launches New Manga
Aoi, Meza Tōno launch Koko ni Fukuen Flag ga Tatteimasu manga
― Manga creators Mito Aoi and Meza Tōno launched a new manga titled Koko ni Fukuen Flag ga Tatteimasu (Here is the flag of reconciliation.) in Kodansha's Comic Days app on June 6. Tōno is writing the story, and Aoi is drawing the art.The manga centers on Marina and Haruto, who married each other at 22 but divorced soon after, largely due t...
Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend Film's Trailer Previews Song by Tōko Kirishima
Video previews "Turn the World Upside Down" for October 16 film
― The official website for Seishun Buta Yarō wa Dear Friend no Yume o Minai (Rascal Does Not Dream of a Dear Friend) film, the latest anime of Hajime Kamoshida's Rascal Does Not Dream (Seishun Buta Yarō or Aobuta) novel series, began streaming the film's main trailer on Monday. The video previews the song "Turn the World Upside Down" by ...
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Liar Game #11 [rate]
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword Season 2 ‒ Episodes 8-10
I think the best thing about this string of episodes is that Wistoria is finally putting Will's relationship with Elfaria front and center.
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Klutzy Class Monitor and the Girl with the Short Skirt #11 [rate]
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Ameku M.D.'s Mikito Chinen Launches New Manga
Prometheus Taisen launched on June 10
― Mikito Chinen launched a new series with artist Kiyo Hasui on Kadokawa's ComicWalker platform titled Prometheus Taisen (Prometheus War) on Wednesday.The story is set in the year 2045, after a calamity has struck humanity. Monsters dubbed "insects" descended from the sky and have since invaded major capital cities of the world. Ten years later, humanity is fight...
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Farming Life in Another World 2 #11 [rate]
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Witch Hat Atelier #12 [rate]
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Answerman - What's Actually Happening at Kadokawa?
With everything from an oversaturation of isekai stories in the market to activist investors trying to decide the future of FromSoftware, a lot is happening over at one of Japan's biggest multimedia companies.
― DeliciousDungeonMaster25 asks: Dear Answerman, I keep seeing headlines saying Kadokawa is in trouble because of isekai. Now I am reading that an activist shareholder is getting involved and ...
Needy Girl Overdose ‒ Episode 11
Even knowing OMGKawaiiAngel/Ame’s crashout was coming, this episode still managed to be visually striking and emotionally affecting social commentary.
Jun Nishikawa's Maken no Deshi wa Munō de Saikyō! Manga Adaptation Ends
Manga adaptation launched in 2021
― Square Enix's Manga Up! platform published the final chapter of Jun Nishikawa's manga adaptation of Sametarō Fukada's Maken no Deshi wa Munō de Saikyō! Eiyū-ryū no Shugyō de Bannō ni Naretanode, Saikyō o Mezashimasu (The Demon Sword Disciple is Incompetent and the Strongest! I Will Aim for the Top After Becoming All-Powerful Through Hero Training) novels on Saturda...
This Week in Mobile Games - Seeking Summer Smartphone Succor
This week, we take a look at the mobile game news coming out of the Summer Game Fest and other similar showcases.
― This week's This Week in Mobile Games is being sponsored again by our friends at Grand Summoners! Find out more about their current collaboration with Solo Leveling further down in this week's column! Hello, and welcome once again to another installment of the column! Despite the rainy ...
Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring ‒ Episodes 10-12
For Agents of the Four Seasons, all of this juvenile trauma pornography is itself the end by which all means are justified.
SuBLime Licenses 2 New Manga for Physical, Digital Release
Mayuharu's Bursting with Love, Fumi Tsuyuhisa's Palace of the Omega: A Snowflower's Tale for release early 2027
― Viz Media's SuBLime imprint for boys-love manga announced on X (formerly Twitter) on Friday that it has licensed Mayuharu's Bursting with Love manga, and Fumi Tsuyuhisa's Palace of the Omega: A Snowflower's Tale manga for English digital and physical release in early 2027. Title: Bursting...
Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 ‒ Episode 11
Azz has at least a basic concept of "friendship," but as you can see, his Azzpedia doesn’t have the most…current definitions.
Splatoon Raiders Game Gets Manga on July 15
Splatoon, Splatoon 3: Splatlands manga artist Sankichi Hinodeya works on new manga
― The July issue of Shogakukan's Coro Coro Comics magazine revealed on Monday that Splatoon Raiders, a new single-player spinoff game in its Splatoon series, will get a manga in the magazine's next issue on July 15. Sankichi Hinodeya, the writer and artist for the Splatoon and Splatoon 3: Splatlands manga, will also wo...
Sasaki and Peeps 2nd Season Anime Reveals October Debut, More Returning Staff in New Promo Video
1st season's episode, assistant director Yūshi Ibe now helms new season at SILVER LINK.
― Kadokawa revealed on Monday a new promotional video, new visual, additional returning staff members, and the October debut for the second season of the television anime of writer Buncololi and illustrator Kantoku's Sasaki and Peeps (Sasaki and Pichan) novels. First season episode and assistant director Yūshi Ibe...
The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles Browser Game Launches
Browser game is playable on smartphone, tablet, PC
― Online gaming platform G123 launched its The Apothecary Diaries Palace Chronicles browser game based on author Hyuganatsu and illustrator Touko Shino's The Apothecary Diaries (Kusuriya no Hitorigoto) light novel series on Sunday. The company streamed a video for the release. In the simulation game, players train Maomao and take on various cases ar...
One Piece's Luffy Joins NBA Champions, New York Knicks
Luffy may not be the King of Pirates yet, but he can now lift the O'Brien Trophy
― Minutes after the New Your Knicks team were crowned the 2026 National Basketball Association (NBA) Champions on Saturday, Bandai's Tamashii Nations celebrated by noting that it will release a New York Knicks version of its S.H.Figuarts figure for One Piece lead character Monkey D. Luffy. The figure will ship this Octob...
Black Clover Anime Season 2 Unveils Director, October TV Debut
Ayataka Tanemura returns as director from last 1st season episodes, Sword of the Wizard King film
― TV Tokyo announced on Monday that the second anime season based on Yūki Tabata's Black Clover manga will premiere on TV Tokyo in October. TV Tokyo also announced that Ayataka Tanemura, the director of episodes 153-170 of the first Black Clover anime and the film Black Clover: Sword of the Wizard King, ...
Within the Villainess Anime Casts Ayane Sakura as Star Maiden
Sakura plays in-story otome game's heroine, who also has reincarnated soul within her
― Kadokawa presented a new "heroine" promotional video and another teaser visual for the television anime of author Makiburo and illustrator Mai Murasaki's Within the Villainess (Akuyaku Reijō no Naka no Hito) light novel series and Nazuna Shiraume's manga adaptation on Monday. The video announces that Ayane Sakura ...
CLAMP's xxxHOLiC: Rei Manga Teases Plan for 'Final Battle'
CLAMP launched xxxHOLiC sequel manga in 2013
― This year's 29th issue of Kodansha's Young Magazine teased on Monday that Watanuki, the protagonist of CLAMP's xxxHOLiC: Rei manga, is planning a strategy for the "final battle."xxxHOLiC: Rei is the latest manga in CLAMP's xxxHOLiC series, and it launched in Kodansha's Weekly Young Magazine in 2013 after an initial delay. The series went on hiatus in Jul...
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Ingoku Danchi: Deviant's Apartment Complex #11 [rate]
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Japanese Animation TV Ranking, June 1-7
Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3 earns 3.2%, Demon Slayer rebroadcast earns 2.3%
― The 2022 live-action film based on the Mr. Osomatsu (Osomatsu-san) anime aired on TV Tokyo on Saturday, June 6 at 11:40 a.m. and it earned a 0.8% rating. Title Station Date Time Length Average Household Rating Sazae-san Fuji TV June 7 (Sun) 18:30 30 min. 7.7 Detective Conan NTV June 6 (Sat) 18:00 30 min. 6.1 Chibi Maru...
Red River Omnibus 2-5 Manga Review
Red River is a work of epic fiction, shoujo manga style, and it's still worth reading thirty years after its original publication.
― Historical fiction doesn't always owe history fidelity, but Chie Shinohara absolutely gives it more than its due in Red River. Although she fudges history a bit – the inspiration for Yuri was likely the wife of one of Kail's successors, a woman named Puduhepa – and chan...
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One Piece #1166 [rate]
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Food Diary of Miss Maid #12 [rate]
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Ghost Concert: missing Songs #11 [rate]
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Kikori Morino's Shōkan Skill wo Keishōshita node Kiwamete Miyō to Omoimasu! Manga Ends
Manga launched in November 2024
― Bushiroad Works' Comic Growl (formerly Comic Bushiroad Web) manga website published the second and final part of the final chapter of Kikori Morino's Shōkan Skill wo Keishōshita node Kiwamete Miyō to Omoimasu! ~Mofumofu Mahō Seibutsu to Isekai Life wo Mankitsu-chū~ (I've Inherited Summoning Skills, So I'm Going to Try to Master Them! ~Enjoying Life in Another World w...
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Do You Like Big Girls? #11 [rate]
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Classroom of a Black Cat and a Witch #10 [rate]
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Kickstarter to Launch for Princess Ai Manga's 20th Anniversary Collection
New edition to include manga's original trilogy, "rare vault material," extras
― 247 Comics is launching a Kickstarter crowdfunding campaign for a 20th Anniversary Collection of Misaho Kujiradou's Princess Ai manga. The new edition will include the manga's original trilogy, "rare vault material," and extras. 247 Comics has not yet announced a launch date for the campaign. The Kickstarter page describ...
K Manga Adds Onijoroku's Twisted Devotion Manga
Onijoroku launched manga in Kodansha's Bessatsu Shonen Magazine magazine on December 9
― K Manga released Onijoroku's Twisted Devotion manga in English on Monday. K Manga describes the story:
Delinquent Tanaka is feared by all and nicknamed the Mad Dog. He fought every day, and rumors and whispers about him filled the school halls. That is, until a gloomy-looking, ordinary girl in glasses suddenly ap...
Manga Up! Global Adds Venus in December, Paranormal Agent Adashino Manga
The Morose Mononokean manga creator Kiri Wazawa launched Paranormal Agent Adashino in 2024
― Manga Up! Global released Haru Ogawa's Venus in December manga in English on Thursday and Kiri Wazawa's Paranormal Agent Adashino manga in English on Friday. Manga Up! describes Venus in December: When 29-year-old illustrator Kei quits his job to rethink his future, his editor friend gives him a bizarre reque...
Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc's 3rd Trailer Reveals October 2 Debut
Exclusive worldwide streaming on Disney+ outside China also confirmed
― The staff for Tokyo Revengers: War of the Three Titans Arc (Tokyo Revengers: Santen Sensō-hen), the latest arc of the Tokyo Revengers anime, presented its third trailer on Sunday. The video announces the arc's October 2 premiere, and it also confirms that the arc will stream worldwide (excluding China) exclusively on Disney+. The...
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Nippon Sangoku The Three Nations of the Crimson Sun #11 [rate]
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The Ogre's Bride Anime's New Video Unveils Theme Songs, More Staff, July 4 Debut
ClariS perform "Hitokoto" opening, Ikusaburō Yamazaki performs "Shinboshi" ending
― The staff for the television anime of Kureha's The Ogre's Bride (Oni no Hanayome) light novel series presented the anime's full promotional video and a new key visual on Sunday. The video announces and previews the anime's theme songs, and it also announces additional staff members and the July 4 premiere for the anim...
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Ace of Diamond Act II Second Season #11 [rate]
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Mission: Yozakura Family #10 [rate]
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Sakanaction's 'Kaiju' Song Wins Song of the Year at Music Awards Japan 2026
Mrs. Green Apple wins Artist of the Year for 2nd straight year; Kenshi Yonezu's "IRIS OUT" wins multiple awards
― The Japan Culture and Entertainment Industry Promotion Association (CEIPA) announced the major award winners during the Grand Ceremony of its Music Awards Japan event on Saturday. The awards event launched last year. The major award winners are: Artist of the Year Mrs. Green Apple Song of...
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Wistoria: Wand and Sword #10 [rate]
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Sparks of Tomorrow Anime Reveals New Promo Video, 5 More Cast Members
New visual also revealed for series debuting worldwide on Netflix on July 5
― The staff for the television anime of Hiro Yūki's Sparks of Tomorrow (20 Seiki Denki Mokuroku) novel revealed a pre-broadcast promotional video on Sunday. The staff also revealed a new visual and more cast.The new cast includes:Hiroshi Yanaka as Jinemon Momokawa, Inako's fatherMayumi Asano as Naeko Momokawa, Inako's mother...
Star Detective Precure! Anime Asks Fans to Figure Out Cure Eclair's Secret Identity
Can you deduce Cure Eclair's identity before the reveal?
― The tradition of adding a new Precure member mid-series continues in Star Detective Precure!, but with a twist: Can you deduce the identity of Cure Eclair before her grand reveal on July 19? The anime's staff announced on Friday that they are polling fans on the identity of newest team member. The June 14, June 28, July 5, and July 12 episode...
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DIGIMON BEATBREAK #35 [rate]
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Star Detective Precure! #20 [rate]
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Atelier Karia Game Streams First-Look Video
Game launches on Switch 2, PS5, Xbox X|S, PC via Steam in early 2027
― Koei Tecmo debuted a 10-minute-long first-look video for Atelier Karia: The Night Kingdom & the Guide of Memories, a new game in its Atelier franchise, on Friday. The trailer introduces the game's characters, concept, systems including the "meal system," and more.The company describes the game:Reawaken the past, savor the present....
Sword Art Online's Echoes of Aincrad Game Posts Story Trailer
Game launches on July 10, after demo rolls out on June 16
― Bandai Namco Entertainment began streaming a second story trailer for Echoes of Aincrad, the new action RPG based on Reki Kawahara's Sword Art Online franchise, on Thursday. A demo version of the game will be available on June 16. The game is set in the world of Aincrad, the setting of the original story's eponymous in-story virtual MMO Swor...
Kill Blue Anime Casts Ikumi Hasegawa
Hasegawa voices marine sports prodigy Mai Otohime with dual shy & bold sides
― The staff for the television anime of Tadatoshi Fujimaki's Kill Blue manga announced on Saturday that kumi Hasegawa is joining the cast as Mai Otohime, a marine sports prodigy (known as the "Mermaid Queen") with both a shy, petite "Chibi-hime" side and a bold "Gyaru-hime" side. The staff also presented a new key visual:Viz...
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MAO #11 [rate]
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Dr. STONE SCIENCE FUTURE ‒ Episode 35
This isn’t any old episode of Dr. Stone. This is Dr. Stone… In Spaaaaaace!
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Ichijyoma Mankitsu Gurashi! #10 [rate]
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Scum of the Brave #22 [rate]
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Snowball Earth ‒ Episode 11
This is an episode that tries to redeem a villain who was already beyond redemption.
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Kusunoki's Garden of Gods #11 [rate]
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Agents of the Four Seasons: Dance of Spring #12 [rate]
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Dara-san of Reiwa Volume 1-3 Manga Review
Dara-san of Reiwa feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character.
― How should readers approach Dara-san of Reiwa, a story that feels like two manga stitched together, not unlike its monstrous central character? Creator Haruomi Tomotsuka shared at the end of volume one that the story originated as a web manga and was, at least at first, an outlet for his own fetish...
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Akane-banashi #11 [rate]
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Daemons of the Shadow Realm #11 [rate]
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Mistress Kanan is Devilishly Easy #11 [rate]
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Ramparts of Ice ‒ Episode 11
If this episode feels uncomfortably familiar, you're not alone.
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Needy Girl Overdose #11 [rate]
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Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan Anime's Ads Reveal Theme Song Artists, July 4 Debut
NOMELON NOLEMON performs opening song "Yurari Yureru," Aooo performs ending song "DAYS!"
― Aniplex, A-1 Pictures, and Psyde Kick Studio presented the second set of television commercials and a new main visual for their original anime project Grow Up Show: Himawari no Circus-dan (Grow Up Show: The Sunflower Circus Troupe) on Saturday. The commercials announced and previewed the NOMELON NOLEMON duo's o...
Go For It, Nakamura-kun!! ‒ Episode 12
I have to commend the series for addressing something most other shows in the same genre would never even think of touching.
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Kill Blue #10 [rate]
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Re:ZERO -Starting Life in Another World- Season 4 ‒ Episode 10
In a real way, Subaru is actively getting in our way of solving the mystery with his actions and suppositions.
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Strongest Job is Apparently Not a Hero or a Sage #12 [rate]
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Girls' Last Tour Manga Gets Prologue Manga Series on June 26
Tsukumizu to launch Kaisō Toshi Danpen-Shū short stories about Megacity before the end
― Shinchosha's Kurage Bunch manga web service announced on Saturday that Tsukumizu will launch the Kaisō Toshi Danpen-Shū (A Collection of Fragments From Megacity) manga series on June 26. The collection of short stories serves as a prologue to Tsukumizu's Girls' Last Tour (Shōjo Shūmatsu Ryokō) manga. The title ci...
Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 Light Novel Tops Oricon's Monthly Light Novel Ranking for May 2026
Novel adaptations of anime films Cosmic Princess Kaguya!, Detective Conan: Fallen Angel of the Highway rank 2nd & 3rd
― Oricon Inc. announced its Monthly Light Novel Ranking for May 2026 on June 4. The data tracks estimated print sales at retail outlets across Japan from May 4 to May 31. The fourth volume of writer Shogo Kinugasa and illustrator Shunsaku Tomose's Classroom of the Elite: Year 3 light ...
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Yowayowa Sensei #10 [rate]
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The Warrior Princess and the Barbaric King ‒ Episodes 9-10
Is it even an anime series if there isn’t a hot spring episode?
Kingdom Manga Tops Oricon's Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026
Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, Five Star Stories, Kagurabachi, Blue Box round out top 5
― Oricon Inc. announced its Monthly Comic Ranking for May 2026 on June 4. The data tracks estimated print sales at retail outlets across Japan from May 4 to May 31. The 79th volume of Yasuhisa Hara's long-running Kingdom manga topped the chart, selling 356,559 copies. The volume shipped in Japan on May 19. Viz Media began...
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Detective Conan #1203 [rate]
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'Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun' Season 4's 2nd Main Promo Video Reveals More Cast
Yūma Uchida, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, Misato Matsuoka join cast
― The staff for the anime of Osamu Nishi's Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun (Mairimashita! Iruma-kun) manga presented the second main promotional video and second main visual for the anime's ongoing fourth season on Saturday. The video announces three more cast members: Yūma Uchida as Leviathan Leiji, a grandson of one of the Three Greats ...
Tomb Raider King Animated Series' 2nd Video Unveils Ending Song, More Cast
QWER also performs ending song, Yūko Kaida joins cast as General Clark
― Kadokawa presented the second Japanese-language promotional video for the Korean-animated adaptation of artist 3B2S, storywriter Yuns (REDICE STUDIO), original storywriter SAN.G, and character designer P-crush's Tomb Raider King webtoon on Saturday. The video announces and previews the ending theme song "To Be Continued" by the ...
Live-Action Junji Ito Omnibus Series Unveils Teaser, Ending Song Artist, Anime Expo Premiere
South Korean musical act 10cm performs "The Darkest Night" ending song
― TV Tokyo presented the teaser video, a key visual, and more details for Strange -Ito Junji no Yoru mo Nemurenu Kimyō na Hanashi- (Strange -Junji Ito's Strange Stories for Sleepless Nights), the live-action omnibus series based on 13 manga stories by Junji Ito, on Saturday. 【ティザー映像解禁】𝟕/𝟑 (金)深夜𝟐𝟒:𝟏𝟐〜꒷꒦꒷꒷꒷꒦꒷꒦ #ストレンジ ꒷꒦꒷꒦꒷꒷꒷꒦-伊藤潤二の夜...
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Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun #11 [rate]
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Ascendance of a Bookworm Part 3: Adopted Daughter of an Archduke #10 [rate]
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The Girl Who Leapt Through Time Screenings Offer Leap Counter as (Temporary) Arm Tattoos
How many time leaps do you have left?
― Filmarks (Japan's self-described largest film, television, and anime review site) announced on Thursday that it will offer the time leap counter from the time-travel anime film The Girl Who Leapt Through Time — well, as temporary arm tattoos: In the film's story, the main lead Makoto Konno (voiced by Riisa Naka) gains the power to leap through time. She then di...
Your Anime Rankings - Best of Spring 2026, June 3-9
Akane-banashi finally has its turn in the weekly limelight, and Needy Girl Overdose catches up in the cumulative chart thanks to steady high marks since week 3. Check out our weekly user rankings!
― Let's have a look at what ANN readers consider the best (and worst) of the season,
based on the polls you can find in our Daily Streaming Reviews
and on the Your Score page with the latest simulcasts. Ke...
Naoki Urasawa 'Animates' New Rodrigo y Gabriela Music Video 'Monster'
Duo's new single was inspired by Urasawa's hit manga series Monster
― Grammy Award winning acoustic guitar duo Rodrigo Sánchez and Gabriela Quintero of Rodrigo y Gabriela revealed on Wednesday that manga creator Naoki Urasawa illustrated the cover of their single "Monster," which they stated was based on Urasawa's manga of the same name. Urasawa also directed and animated the music video for "Monster...
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Rilakkuma #11 [rate]
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Disney Twisted-Wonderland Anime Nominated for N. American TV Critics' Awards
Live-action Drops of God, Last Samurai Standing series also nominated
― The Television Critics Association (TCA) announced the nominees for its 42nd Annual TCA Awards on Friday. Disney Twisted-Wonderland The Animation received a nod in the Outstanding Achievement in Family Programming category, where it is competing against Electric Bloom, Percy Jackson and the Olympians, Phineas and Ferb, Stranger T...
North American Anime, Manga Releases, June 7-13
Alien Nine, Hotori: Simply Wishing For Hope anime; The Babe at My Back Has Her Eye on Me. I'm Done For., Let's Run an Inn on Dungeon Island! (In a World Ruled by Women) manga ship
― Anime Releases Title Publisher Suggested Retail Price Date Alien Nine BDPlease AnimEigo US$29.95 June 9 Hotori: Simply Wishing For Hope BDCite AnimEigo US$19.95 June 9 Sailor Moon Crystal Seasons 1-3 Collection BDAnimeNew...
Scholastic's Graphix to Release Yusuke Saitoh's Chuck and the Girl Manga in English
Single volume launches on August 3, 2027
― Scholastic confirmed with ANN on Friday that its Graphix imprint is publishing Yusuke Saitoh's Chuck and the Girl slice-of-life manga in English. The company will release the manga's single volume in black and white in right-to-left format on August 3, 2027. The company describes the story:
Amy's life in Los Angeles is uprooted when she's packed off to Yokoh...
Ize Press to Release Love So Pure BL Webtoon in English Print in December 2026
Series has garnered more than 4.6 million views, establishing itself a notable title among global BL readers
― Ize Press announced on Friday it will publish the English-language print edition of the boys-love webtoon Love So Pure in December 2026, bringing the completed digital series to bookstores nationwide for the first time. The full-color paperback will feature the mature version of the story a...
Yen Press Licenses Witches Can't Be Collared, 'Alma-chan Wants to Be a Family!', Yamada's Class Diary, More Manga/Novels
Also: Is It Wrong to Try to Pick Up Girls in a Dungeon? Familia Chronicle Episode Asfi, Mafia, more
― Yen Press announced on Friday that it has licensed eight manga, six novel series, and one box set for release in December 2026. Title: Witches Can't Be Collared manga
Creators: Makuei, Yuri Yumemi (original story), Wata (character design)
Summary: The Las Lilte Empire, with boundless magic power at t...
Viz Media to Release Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo, Detective Conan, Slam Dunk Deluxe Edition, Junji Ito: Dissection, More Manga
Also: JoJo's Bizarre Adventure: Over Heaven novel, #Gal x Gal Yuri, WITCHRIV, Takemitsu Zamurai, Sins
― Viz Media announced on Friday that it has licensed the following manga and novels for print in English for release in spring 2027 (with one in fall 2027): Title: Jujutsu Kaisen Modulo (also known as Jujutsu Kaisen ≡)
Creators: Gege Akutami (story), Yuji Iwasaki (art)
Summary: 68 years after the Cul...
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Botan Kamiina Fully Blossoms When Drunk #10 [rate]
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Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi Volume 1 Manga Review
When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time.
― When a manga has a two-page disclaimer, you know you're in for a good time. And let me tell you, Reform with No Wasted Draws - The Legend of Koizumi's first volume is a hell of a ride. My initial thought was, “Why bother with using real people?” but after reading this volume, I've come to understand why it was a much more e...
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Fist of the North Star: Hokuto no Ken #11 [rate]
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Drops of God #10 [rate]
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Snowball Earth #11 [rate]
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Angel Next Door Spoils Me Rotten #11 [rate]
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This Week in Games - Summer Showcase Slamfest - Save Room For Aincrad
It's a smorgasbord of new announcements from a variety of showcases! Jean-Karlo's got the details from the Japanese side of gaming.
― Welcome back, folks! I took up the challenge of playing Kirby: Return to Dream Land Deluxe over the weekend. It is as charming as you'd expect. Also deeper than I expected. I'm used to the Copy abilities in a Kirby game having varied move lists; they've done that since...
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That Time I Got Reincarnated as a Slime #10 [rate]
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Alleged Operator of Webtoon Piracy Website Newtoki Extradited From Japan to S. Korea
Event marks 1st time Japan has extradited one of its own nationals to S. Korea under bilateral agreement
― The suspected operator behind Newtoki, one of South Korea's largest illegal webtoon distribution sites, was extradited from Japan to Korea, marking a major breakthrough in its efforts to combat global digital piracy. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced the 37-year-old s...
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An Observation Log of My Fiancée Who Calls Herself a Villainess #11 [rate]
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Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia Anime Casts Sumo Wrestlers Tamawashi, Tamashoho
Active sumo wrestlers from Mongolia discuss their anime voice acting debut in video
― CyberAgent revealed on Friday that Jaadugar: A Witch in Mongolia, the television anime of Tomato Soup's A Witch's Life in Mongol (Tenmaku no Jādūgar) manga, has cast Mongolian wrestlers Tamawashi and Tamashoho (full names Ichiro Tamawashi and Manpei Tamashoho) in the series. Both are active professional sumo wrestle...
Victoria of Many Faces Anime's New Short Promo Video Highlights Victoria, Nonna
Series debuts on July 7, will have online advanced screening on June 27
― The staff for the television anime of writer Syuu and illustrator Nanna Fujimi's Victoria of Many Faces (Tefuda ga Ōme no Victoria) light novel series revealed a new short "Victoria and Nonna" promotional video on Friday. The anime will host an online advanced screening program on June 27 at 3:00 p.m. JST (2:00 a.m. EDT) that w...
Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto TV Anime Previews Opening Theme in 3rd Promo Video
Key visual also revealed for anime debuting on July 4
― The staff for the television anime of Hiroshi Shiibashi's Recommendation from Mr. Iwamoto (Iwamoto-senpai no Suisen) manga began streaming the show's third promotional video on Friday. The video previews the opening theme song. The staff also revealed a key visual. The anime will debut on Tokyo MX on July 4 at 10:30 p.m. and then on Sun TV at 11...
My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked Anime Reveals Trailer, July 8 Debut, More Cast
Lia, AVAM perform theme songs
― The staff for the television anime of Otsuji's My Stepmother and Stepsisters Aren't Wicked (Ibitte Konai Gibo to Gishi) manga (the Japanese manga and anime write the English title as: My mother-in-law and sister-in-law who don't bully me.) revealed the anime's main promotional video, July 8 debut, theme song information, and more cast on Friday. Lia performs the openin...
Bride of the Barrier Master TV Anime Reveals January 2027 Debut, Main Cast in Teaser Video
Akari Kitō, Kikunosuke Toya star in anime at studio TROYCA
― Kadokawa revealed on Friday that the television anime of Kureha's Bride of the Barrier Master (Kekkaishi no Ichirinka) light novel series will debut in January 2027. The staff also revealed a new teaser visual, a teaser video, the main cast members, and more staff members. The anime will star: Akari Kitō as Hana Ichise Kikunosuke Toya as Sa...
Waji's Trying to Break up With Sex Boys-Love Manga Has AnimeFesta Anime in the Works
Manga centers on many who has tried to break up with his boyfriend over 50 times
― Suiseisha announced on Friday that Waji's Trying to Break up With Sex (Wakareru Tame ni Irojikake Shite Mita) boys-love manga is getting an AnimeFesta anime adaptation that will be broadcast. The staff will reveal the broadcast timing and cast details at another date. Coolmic is publishing the manga in English (the man...